Lionel Messi and Barcelona have been fined a combined total of 780 euros (706.30 pounds) after the player received a yellow card for lifting his shirt to pay tribute to the late Diego Maradona after his goal in Sunday’s victory by 4 -0 on Osasuna. Messi, who was fined 600 …
Read More »He explained: Does winning the World Cup make Diego Maradona bigger than Lionel Messi?
Written by Shamik Chakrabarty, edited by Explained Desk | Kolkata | Updated: November 26, 2020 10:09:49 pm Messi beats Maradona without a doubt if greatness is judged solely by numbers. But it’s not that simple. (Photo: AP) The Diego Maradona versus Lionel Messi debate is volatile, and also subjective. But …
Read More »Lionel Messi and Barcelona teammates criticized for sending Pedri to speak after Atlético’s defeat
Barcelona are now 10th in La Liga after losing to Atlético de Madrid on Saturday night. It was a miserable night for Ronald Koeman’s team, which fell 1-0 at Wanda Metropolitano. Whatever Marc-Andre ter Stegen is thinking about Yannick Carrasco’s goal in the first half, we’ll never know. The Barcelona …
Read More »Messi has shown he is still the best, says Barcelona coach Koeman
The Argentine has only scored one goal in open play this season, but his coach insisted that Barça continue better with him on his side. Lionel Messi is still the best footballer in the world and makes Barcelona a better team when he’s on the wing, says head coach Ronald …
Read More »Goalless in open play in six games: Messi becomes a big problem for Barcelona coach Koeman
Barça haven’t won in three league games, and when you’re not scoring points, they ask themselves the big questions, and they aren’t bigger than Messi Barcelona lost El Clásico, falling 3-1 at home to La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday, leaving the Catalans languishing in 12th place. It is …
Read More »Champions League group stage: Barcelona paired with Juventus, Man United face PSG and draw in full
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet for the first time since the latter’s transfer to Turin from Real Madrid two years ago Barcelona will face Juventus in the group stage of the Champions League after they were paired in Group G in the draw, which took place in Geneva …
Read More »Luis Suárez steals the show in Atlético de Madrid’s debut with Granada beaten 6-1
Luis Suárez made his debut for Atlético de Madrid on Sunday afternoon, and he had a huge impact on the process. Diego Simeone named his new signing among the substitutes against Granada. And the 33-year-old, who left Barcelona after six years last week, watched as goals from Diego Costa, Ángel …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 101: the 25 top international scorers of all time
Cristiano Ronaldo added another extraordinary achievement to his resume by scoring his 100th goal for Portugal on Tuesday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his century with a majestic free kick in Portugal’s 2-0 victory over Sweden in the Nations League. He then added a second goal to get even …
Read More »‘Rey de Catalunya’ – Messi backed to end his Barcelona career after an emotional U-turn
Following his exclusive global interview with Goal, the Argentine star will remain at Camp Nou this season despite having previously wanted to leave. Lionel Messi has been dubbed the ‘King of Catalunya’ by La Liga expert Terry Gibson, who backs the Barcelona star to watch the rest of his high-level …
Read More »The potential of Barcelona 2020-21 XI with Lionel Messi, Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman will breathe a huge sigh of relief after Lionel Messi announced his intention to stay at Camp Nou for the 2020-21 season. Messi finally spoke out on Friday, admitting that he is angry and frustrated with the current situation at Barça under the presidency of Josep …
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